Government Medical College Patiala 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Bond, Stipend etc.

Government Medical College Patiala is a medical school in Punjab. It was Established in 1953. It is affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission. The college offers MBBS for undergraduates and MD/MS programs for postgraduates. This college offers

Throughout this article, we provide complete information about the Government Medical College Patiala, such as admission procedure, courses offered, fee structure, cutoff, eligibility criteria, Bond, Stipend, documents and more.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the major details of GMC Patiala.

Name of Institute	Government Medical College Patiala
Popular Name	GMC Patiala
Location	Patiala, Punjab
Year of Establishment	1953
Institute Type	Government
Intake Capacity	MBBS: 250 MD/MS: 151
Affiliated to	Baba Farid University of Health Science
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Course Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	NEET UG, NEET PG
Ranking	All India Ranking = 62 NRI/OCI Ranking = 78 Punjab State Ranking = 1
Counselling Conducted Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Boys & Girls)
Gender	Co-ed
Official Website	https://gmcpatiala.edu.in/
Category	Medical colleges of Punjab

Why Choose Government Medical College Patiala

• Located at the heart of Amritsar (Punjab) with excellent connectivity.
• 1009+ bed teaching hospital provides excellent clinical training exposure to students.
• Approx. 50 km from  Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), Punjab – easy access for outstation and international students.
• Modern campus with smart classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratory, library, and hostel facilities.
• Modern infrastructure with experienced and qualified faculties.

Course Offered

GMC Patiala provides excellent medical programs with the help of experienced faculty and top-notch facilities. The college is well-known for its undergraduate MBBS and postgraduate MD/MS programs.

UG Course

Course	Intake	Duration
MBBS	250	5.5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship)

PG Course

Category	Intake	Duration
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	10	3 Years
MD – Physiology	7	3 Years
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	2	3 Years
MS – ENT	7	3 Years
MS – Orthopaedics	9	3 Years
MD – Pathology	12	3 Years
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	12	3 Years
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	5	3 Years
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	6	3 Years
MD – Psychiatry	3	3 Years
MS – General Surgery	18	3 Years
MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine	5	3 Years
MD – Bio-Chemistry	4	3 Years
MD – Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3	3 Years
MD – General Medicine	12	3 Years
MD – Microbiology	1	3 Years
MD – Paediatrics	7	3 Years
MD – Pharmacology	5	3 Years
MD – Anaesthesiology	8	3 Years
MD/MS – Anatomy	8	3 Years
MD – Radiation Oncology	2	3 Years

Admission 2026-27

To get admission to the MBBS course at GMC Patiala, you need to follow the college’s admission process. This section gives you detailed information about how to apply for the undergraduate program.

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Candidates must pass 12th with PCB and English, scoring 50% marks and 40% for reserved categories. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. PG: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised medical college and must complete a one-year internship by March 31.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG MD/MS: NEET PG
UG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the  Punjab NEET UG Counselling , conducted by the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab.
PG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the  Punjab NEET UG Counselling, conducted by the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab.

Fee Structure

Below, we have mentioned the Government Medical College Patiala fee structure. You can check the MBBS and MD/MS Fee structure. Let’s have a look.

MBBS Fees

The fee structure for the MBBS course at GMC Patiala is listed in the table below.

Fee Component	GMC Patiala
Academic/Tuition Fee	₹1,74,000 (1st Year)
Hostel Fee	₹25,000 – ₹40,000 (Annual)
Hostel Security	₹10,000 (Refundable)
Mess Security	Varies (Paid to Mess)
Total Payable	₹2.1 Lakh+ (Initial Total)

MD/MS Fees

The fee structure for the MD/MS programs at GMC Patiala is shown in the table below.

Category	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total (3 Years)
Clinical Subjects	₹1,25,000	₹1,50,000	₹1,75,000	₹4,50,000
Basic Sciences	₹1,00,000	₹1,10,000	₹1,20,000	₹3,30,000

Bond & Stipend Amount

In this section, you will get information about the GMC Patiala Bond amount for both MBBS and MD/MS Courses; candidates can check the complete bond details in the table below.

Bond and Stipend for MBBS

Bond Duration	2 Years (State Quota) / 1 Year (AIQ)
Penalty Amount	₹20,00,000
Internship Stipend	₹22,000 /month

Bond and Stipend for MD/MS

Total Years	1
Penalty	₹ 1000000/-
Stipend	₹ 67968 /year

MBBS Cutoff 2024

The Government Medical College Patiala Cut off is the minimum mark prescribed by the selection board for the admission of students. A merit list will be designed on these Cut off scores. Aspirants who apply for the Institute need to clear the Cut off for various courses.

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (General-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
General	R1	3752	3318
General	R2	5153	4265
General	R3	6705	4265 (R2)
General	R4	19416	4265 (R2)
General	R6	23593	4265 (R2)
General	Last Round	23593	4265

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (OBC-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
OBC	R1	7409	7234
OBC	R2	10197	10626
OBC	R3	11772	10626 (R2)
OBC	Last Round	11772	10626

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (SC-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
SC	R1	50009	45272
SC	R2	60594	73287
SC	R3	78458	73287 (R2)
SC	R4	118341	73287 (R2)
SC	Last Round	23271	73287

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (ST-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
ST	R1	86431	86711
ST	R2	99286	92793
ST	R3	110306	92793 (R2)
ST	Last Round	110306	92793

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (PWD-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
PWD	R1	462635	257767
PWD	R2	462635 (R1)	764207
PWD	Last Round	462635	764207

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (Economically Weaker Section-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
Economically Weaker Section	R1	7500	4808
Economically Weaker Section	R2	9233	6190
Economically Weaker Section	R3	9730	6190 (R2)
Economically Weaker Section	R4	21129	6190 (R2)
Economically Weaker Section	Last Round	21129	6190

MD/MS Cut off 2023

The Government Medical College Patiala MD/MS Cutoff is the minimum mark prescribed by the selection board for the admission of students. A merit list will be designed on these Cutoff scores. Aspirants who apply for the Institute need to clear the Cutoff for various courses.

For All India Counselling (AIQ) NEET PG Score Cut-off

Course	2023
MD – Community Medicine	–
MD – Anaesthesiology	22074
MD – Bio-Chemistry	–
MD – Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	1610
MD – General Medicine	1148
MD – Microbiology	–
MD – Paediatrics	4022
MD – Pathology	26787
MD – Pharmacology	114852
MD – Physiology	–
MD – Psychiatry	7271
MD – Radio Diagnosis	783
MD – Pulmonary Medicine	6930
MD – Anatomy	–
MS – Obstetrtics and Gynaecology	7572
MS – Ophthalmology	15635
MS – ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	16687
MS – General Surgery	13954
MS – Orthopaedics	6869
MD – Radiotherapy	24019

Documents Required

Category	Document Name	Details / Source
Entrance Exam	NEET UG Admit Card	Original card used during the exam
	NEET UG Scorecard	Result showing your All India Rank (AIR)
Allotment	Provisional Allotment Letter	Generated from MCC (AIQ) or BFUHS (State)
Academic	Class 10th Certificate	Serves as proof of Date of Birth (DOB)
	Class 11th Marksheet	Often required by BFUHS for verification
	Class 12th Marksheet & Pass Certificate	Must show 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST)
Identity & Photos	Aadhaar Card	Or any Govt. ID (PAN, Passport, DL)
	Passport Size Photographs	8-12 copies (same as NEET application)
Certificates	Character Certificate	Issued by the Principal of your last school
	Migration Certificate	Issued by your school board (CBSE/ICSE/State)
	Transfer / School Leaving Certificate	Issued by your last attended school
Domicile & Caste	Punjab Domicile Certificate	Mandatory for State Quota seats
	Caste/Category Certificate	SC/ST/BC/EWS (if applicable)
Legal/Medical	Surety Bond	₹20 Lakh on non-judicial stamp paper
	Medical Fitness Certificate	Signed by a Gazetted Medical Officer
	Gap Affidavit	If there is a year gap between 12th and NEET

College Facilities

Facility Type	Description
Associated Hospital	Rajindra Hospital (1009 beds) + TB Hospital (121 beds). Offers massive clinical exposure and various super-specialty departments.
Lecture Theatres	6 modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (4 in college, 2 in hospital) with a seating capacity of ~180-250 students each.
Central Library	Separate multi-story building with AC reading rooms, extensive medical journals, and a dedicated IT cell/computer lab.
Auditorium	A large, historic auditorium with over 800 seats for cultural events (like the annual fest “AURA”) and academic conferences.
Laboratories	Department-specific labs (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology, etc.) equipped for UG and PG research.
Sports Complex	Includes a cricket/football ground, basketball court, volleyball court, and badminton facilities.
Swimming Pool	A well-maintained pool available for students and faculty within the campus.
Gymnasium	Equipped with standard fitness machines for physical wellness.
Canteen	Main campus cafeteria providing affordable meals and snacks for students and staff.

Hostel facilities

Feature	Details
Capacity	4 Hostels for UG students (separate for Boys and Girls) and 1 dedicated PG hostel.
Room Types	1st Year: Usually 2-3 sharing or dormitories. 2nd-5th Year: Single occupancy rooms (mostly for MBBS students).
Annual Fee	Approximately ₹42,000 – ₹45,000 per year (Rent + basic electricity).
Mess & Food	Each hostel has its own mess. Charges are roughly ₹3,000 – ₹4,500/month. Quality is rated highly compared to other state colleges.
Appliances	Coolers are allowed with prior permission. Air Conditioners (AC) can be installed after paying extra electricity surcharges.
Security	24/7 security with strict “In-Out” timings for female students (typically 9:30 PM curfew).
Common Areas	Each hostel block features a common room with TV, indoor games (Table Tennis), and daily newspapers.
Furniture	Basic furniture (Bed, Study Table, Chair, Wardrobe) is provided, though students often bring their own for extra comfort.

Comparison With Similar Colleges

Medical College	Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.)	NEET 2024 Cutoff Score (Gen)	Annual Seat Intake	Hospital Bed Capacity
Government Medical College Patiala	₹1.74 – 1.83 Lakhs	660+ (AIR 8052)	250	1200+
GMC Amritsar	₹1.74 – 1.83 Lakhs	640+ (AIR 22174)	250	1000+
AIIMS Bathinda	₹5,856 (Total Course)	700+ (AIR 1609)	100	750+
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana	₹4.26 Lakhs (Govt Quota)	635+ (AIR 12819)	100	1326+
CMC Ludhiana	₹6.60 Lakhs	630+ (AIR 11890)	100	775+

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Contact Details

Government Medical College Patiala
Address: Sangrur Road, Opposite Rajendra Hospital, Patiala – 147001 Patiala

Nearby Medical College Patiala

• AIIMS Bhatinda
• Government Medical College, Amritsar
• Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

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